Scrap the Boys November

Wow, it's November already, so that means there is a new challenge up for Scrap the Boys, here is the challenge:

Guess what, you get to include yourself in this layout, or another person who loves a boy. How lovely a challenge is this?

I chose this photo of myself and my husband, I love the relaxed feel of it, in amongst the autumn leaves. So I tried to recreate the feel of the colours and leaves in my layout. 

Love You

I had this gorgeous cut file from Cut to You by Gwen Wruck, a previous sponsore. I coloured this cut file with distress oxides. I added a whole load of autumn coloured flowers and a Charms Creations heavenly heart. 

I hope we get to see your creation for this challenge. 

Kraft plus April challenge

The April challenge at Kraft Plus is really cool. A recipe challenge, with 4 ingredients:

So we usually associate this quote with weddings, but there is a world of possibilities. I thought this photo of my husband and I would be quite right for this challenge. Here is how I solved it: 

Old: I used old kraft paper and vintage lace.

New:  I used a new stamp set, which I painted and then cut out the images. 

Borrowed: embossing powder.

Blue: paper, watercolours, mini beads, flowers and Charms Creations XO's.

I really enjoyed this challenge, and how this layout came together. 

Love You

More than Words August challenge

So I have been scrapping with my friend Alz over the weekend, and found some time to join in on the challenge at More than Words. I haven't done this challenge in a while, so it was fun to play.

I decided to use a photo from our trip to Hawaii last year. We hiked the extinct volcanic crater called Diamond Head, which is a main feature often seen in pictures of Waikiki. It was a good hike, and a great adventure, exploring a bit more of Hawaii. 

I created a mixed media background, using stencils with arrows, and stamps with arrows which I then heat embossed. I added a Charms Creations arrow and chipboard arrows as well, so think I covered the brief, especially with adding the word explore a couple of time. 

Thanks for the challenge, I really enjoyed playing. 

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